Saturday, December 28, 2013

Vitrine's Red Carpet Earrings worn by Actress Tia Barr

I've always loved watching the Oscars, Golden Globes and the Emmys, not for the dresses but for the jewels. Glamour and sparkle are what I'm drawn to and so inspired by! I designed a pair of earrings that used these beautiful ultra-luxurious sparkly AAA Rutilated Quartz Trillion Briolettes that were accented by teardrops that I hammered out of 14K goldfilled wire. This for me were the epitome of luxe statement earrings that would be worn to a very special event. Here they are below...




So when Hollywood actress Tia Barr requested them, I was absolutely delighted. She told me she'd be wearing them to a special event. But I had no idea till she tweeted me, that she'd be wearing it to a Red Carpet event. And not just ANY Red Carpet event... She chose to wear Vitrine's earrings to her Movie Premiere of Tumbleweed, in Hollywood, on Dec 3rd 2013! Here she is wearing them (Photo credit: Tia Barr)



And a close up...


I'm so grateful to Tia for choosing a piece from my line; one of my dreams just came true of having an actress walk down on the Red Carpet wearing my Statement Earrings!
Stay tuned for more exciting news from Vitrine :)
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

The Artisan Group's Holiday Gift Guide is out!

The “TAG Holiday Gift Guide,” which will be published annually, showcases for sale a collection of nearly 300 handcrafted goods representing the best from its members. After perusing the Guide, shoppers can click through directly to individual artisan shops and purchase directly from them. Vitrine is so proud to be part of this amazing one-stop shopping Holiday guide!
 
What will you find in this guide? A beautiful assortment of carefully chosen items, all handmade with love and something you can be proud to gift your loved ones this festive season. There's something for everyone, including jewelry, bath and spa products, designer stationery, crocheted accessories, children’s apparel, purses, hand-poured candles, hand-bound journals, paintings and illustrations, fine art photography, hair accessories and pet accessories and toys.


Vitrine's Herkimer Diamond Earrings, Gemstone Solitaire Rings and Men's Bullet Necklace are included. You can purchase directly through the guide, or a direct link at my Etsy shop.

Read the Press Release here.



 

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Vitrine necklace as gifted to SELENA GOMEZ

Yesterday, Selena Gomez played to a sold-out crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles where she sang songs from her new album "Stars Dance". According to the tweets from concert-goers and celebrities alike, Selena put on an amazing show. After the concert, Selena and her entire band and crew were gifted a Bag from The Artisan Group, and my necklace was included (along with 9 necklaces for the band/crew)!




Here's what I gifted to the band/crew: Blue Druzy Raindrop Necklaces.



And for the VIP guest (Selena herself!!), I created this special necklace that has a sparkly Druzy Rock focal (Titanium finish) on sterling silver chain that has been embellished with sterling silver nugget beads and Swarovski crystals to give it subtle shimmer. It evokes strength as well as femininity.


This lovely necklace can be yours too! Click here to BUY. "When you're ready come and get it!" (Sorry, I couldn't resist :) ) And there's a Holiday Sale now - 20% off all purchases of USD100.00 or more. See shop announcement on how you can claim it.

And there's a giveaway now on to win this and some select gifts as well! See here for more details on how to enter!






 

Sunday, October 13, 2013

The Druzy Collection by Vitrine

Druzies are now so popular, and it's easy to understand why. They are textured and come in some amazing colors! When I started out on Etsy way back in 2008, I saw one and I was instantly in love. It really 'spoke' to me and reminded me of the rock sugar my mum would give me as a child! The necklace below was one of my first Druzy pieces in my shop.

Smoky Quartz Druzy necklace by Vitrine
 

 
When I was offered the opportunity to create a piece for the Stylist of the Hit TV Show The Vampire Diaries a few months ago, this gem is what was suggested. The Smoky Quartz druzy was oval but bore the same signature style of Vitrine's wire wrapping. The necklace was also bought by the Founder of The Artisan Group, Valerie Guerrero., who is seen wearing it (below) at GBK's Primetime Emmys Luxury Gift Lounge 2013 (and she is pictured with actor Raphael Sbarge, Hit TV show 'Once Upon a Time' who was also gifted my Carnelian earrings in his swag bag). Doesn't she look fabulous?!


Valerie Guerrero, Founder, The Artisan Group, pictured wearing the Smoky quartz Druzy necklace by Vitrine
Photo credit: The Artisan Group


Just in time for the Holiday Season, I've got some beautiful pieces in. I suggest you make a play for them because I have a limited number available! Some of the jewelry can be seen below and for the complete collection, see HERE.

 
 
Do you like druzy jewelry? What is your favorite piece from my shop?

 

 

Monday, October 7, 2013

Primetime Emmys Giftees of Vitrine's Carnelian Earrings

And the list is in! An amazing set of actors, nominees and WINNERS of the Primetime Emmys received Vitrine's Carnelian Gemstone earrings in Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Coral.
 
You can buy your own Carnelian Earrings HERE!
 
GBK's Primetime Emmys Luxury Gift Lounge was held at the fabulous W Hotel in Hollywood September 20-21 and the giftees were given The Artisan Group's Swag bags containing all sorts of fantastic handmade goodies! See some of the celebs here! Our bag was also gifted to Tony Hale, Winner, Veep!!!
 
And now ONE very lucky person can walk away with a swag bag, just like a celeb! You can enter to win HERE!!!
 
 

List of some lucky celebs who got TAG's Swag :)

AJ Buckley CBS' "CSI: NY" (Adam Ross)

Andrea Bowen “G.B.F.” (‘Shley), ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” (Julie Mayer)


Annie Ilonzeh Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" (Nicole Hamill)


Austin Basis CW's "Beauty and the Beast" (J.T. Forbes)

Barry Bostwick “Finding Joy” (Alan), “Teen Beach Movie” (Big Poppa)


Beth Grant FOX's "The Mindy Project" (Beverly)

Brian McKnight Recording Artist

Brian White CW's "Beauty and the Beast" (Joe Bishop)

Brianna Brown ABC’s “Devious maids” (Taylor Stappord), HBO’s “True Blood” (Leda)


Brooke D'Orsay USA Network's "Royal Pains" (Paige Collins), Two and a Half Men (Robin)


Buddy Valastro "Cake Boss"

Camille Grammer Bravo's "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"

Chris Noth CBS' "The Good Wife" (Peter Florrick) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series)

Chuy Bravo E!’s “Chelsea Lately”

Dania Ramirez ABC's "Devious Maids" (Rosie Falta), "Premium Rush" (Vanessa)


David Crane Producer and Writer of Showtime’s “Episodes” (Nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series), and co-creator of Friends
 
Dennis Quaid CBS’ “Vegas” (Sheriff Ralph Lamb)

Dot Marie Jones FOX's "Glee" (Shannon Beiste) (Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy)

Ed O'Neill ABC's "Modern Family" (Jay Pritchett)

(Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series)

Eden Sher ABC's "The Middle" (Sue Heck)

Elisabeth Harnois CBS' "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (Morgan Brody)

Eric Szmanda CBS' "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (Greg Sanders)

Erin Cummings Starz's "Spartacus: War of the Demand" (Sura)

Gleb Savchenko ABC's "Dancing With The Stars"

Harry Hamlin AMC's "Mad Men" (Jim Cutler),

Hayley Orrantia "The Goldbergs"

Jackson Pace Showtime's, "Homeland" (Chris Brody) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series)

Jason Isaacs BBC’s “Case Histories” (Jackson Brodie) NBC’s “Awake” (Michael Britten)

Jason London "Roswell FM" (Kurt Buzlerd)

Jayson Blair NBC's "The New Normal" (Clay Clemmons)

Jeffrey Klarik Producer and Writer of Showtime’s “Episodes” (Nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series)

Jim O'Heir NBC's "Parks and Recreation" (Jerry Gergich)

Joe Morton ABC's "Scandal" (Rowan Pope)

Joelle Carter FX's "Justified" (Ava Crowder)

John Benjamin Hickey Showtime's "The Big C Hereafter” (Sean Tolkey)

Jose Pablo Cantillo AMC's "Walking Dead" (Caesar Martinez)

Joyce Giraud NBC’s “Siberia” (Carolina/ Joyce), Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”

Karina Smirnoff ABC's "Dancing With The Stars"

Kyle Schmid BBC America's "Copper" SyFy's " Being Human"

Lennie James AMC's "Low Winter Sun" (Joe Geddes)

Lesley Nicol PBS' "Downton Abbey" (Mrs. Patmore) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series)

Lori Greiner ABC's "Shark Tank"

Mary Murphy FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" (Judge) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Reality-Competition
 
Matt LeBlanc Showtime’s “Episodes” (Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series), NBC’s “Friends” (Joey Tribbiani)

Matt Walsh HBO's "Veep" (Mike McLintock)

Max Burkholder NBC's "Parenthood" (Max Braverman)

Meghan Ory ABC’s “Once Upon A Time” (Ruby/ Red Riding Hood)

Michael Paul Chan TNT's "Major Crimes" (Lt. Mike Tao), TNT’s “ The Closer”

Neal McDonough "Red 2", (Jack Horton), Desperate Housewives
 
Neil Patrick Harris Host of the Primetime Emmys, CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother” (Barney Stinson)

Nico Tortorella FOX’s “The Following” (Jacobs Wells)“Scream 4” (Trevor Sheldon)

Penny Marshall "Murder Police", "Laverne & Shirley"

Raphael Sbarge ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” (Archie Hooper/ Jiminy Cricket)

Retta NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” (Donna Meagle)

RJ Mitte AMC’s “Breaking Bad” (Walter White Jr.)
Show Primetime Emmy Winner for Outstanding Drama Series)

Robert Baker ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” (Dr. Charles Percy)

Rumer Willis “Return to Sender”,CBS’ “Hawaii 5-0” (Sabrina Lane)

Steven Bauer Showtime’s “Ray Donavan” (Avi)

Sufe Bradshaw HBO’s “Veep” (Sue Wilson)(Show Nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series)

T.J. Thyne FOX’s “Bones” (Dr. Jack Hodgkins)

Taylor Spreitler ABC’s “Melissa & Joey” (Lennox Scanlon)

Tempestt Bledsoe NBC's "Guys with Kids" (Marny)

Terry O'Quinn TNT’s “Falling Skies” (Arthur Manchester), ABC’s “Lost” (John Locke)

Tia Barr Actress, TV Host ; Spokes Model

Tim Daly Comedy Central’s “The Daly Show”, ABC’s “Private Practice” (Dr. Peter Wilder)

Tim Pocock NBC’s “Camp” (Robbie Matthewa),“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (Scott Summers)

Timothy Simons HBO's "Veep" (Jonah Ryan) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series)

Tony Hale HBO’s “Veep”, (Gary Walsh)
(Primetime Emmy Winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series)

(Show Nominated Outstanding Comedy Series)

Travis Wall FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" (Judge) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program

Victoria Summer Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks" (Julie Andrews)
Willie Garson USA Network’s “White Collar” (Mozzie), HBO’s “Sex and the City” (Stanford)

Yvette Nicole Brown NBC’s “Community” (Shirley Bennett)

 

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Vitrine and the Primetime Emmys

 
Carnelian Gemstone Earrings by Vitrine for Primetime Emmys GBK Gifting
 
 
Way back in May 2013, I knew I was going to be gifting the celebrities attending GBK's Luxury invite-only Gift Lounge to honor the nominees and actors/actresses at the Primetime Emmys held in September 2013.
 
I had to come up with ideas of what to gift. Would I gift a ring, necklace, bracelet or earrings? What gemstone would I use? What colors??? After spending days, I found myself being drawn to carnelians. I didn't know why this stone stuck in my head over everything else. So I did some research, and found out that it boosts confidence and creativity, and it was called "The Actor's Stone", used for people specifically in performing arts/drama. Would you believe that?!! So it was settled. I decided to pair up the stones with either turquoise, lapis lazuli or coral rondelles for added color interest.

The almost finished 100 pairs of earrings by Vitrine


 
This is what 100 pairs look like all set out on my worktop!



I ordered some beautiful cards with gold designs, that included a handwritten note from me to each recipient explaining why I chose this stone especially for them, and packaged each one into my signature fuchsia bag. ONE HUNDRED of them made their way to Hollywood, L.A. for this event.



The beautiful handmade earring cards with embossed gold.


On September 20-21 many celebrities were gifted my jewelry in the swag bags of The Artisan Group. Some of the recipients were Matt Leblanc (from Friends), Matt Letscher (Scandal), Chris Noth (Sex and the City), Penny Marshall, RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad), Neil Patrick Harris and so many more (complete list to follow soon!)

 
The Swag Bag- my earrings are up front in the fuchsia bag! So many goodies!
 
 
You can see all the artisans who gifted their beautiful work to the celebrities HERE. And YOU can buy your own Carnelian earrings too!
 


 
 
And you read the Press Release about this gifting too!
 
Stay tuned for the complete list of celebs gifted! Will you be watching the PTEs today? Which show would you like to see win, and who are you rooting for? Leave your comments below!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Who got my Cocktail Gemstone Ring at NYFW?

And the list is IN!!!
 
Today I finally found out who received my Cocktail Gemstone Ring in the fabulous Swag bags at GBK's Luxury Lounge for New York Fashion Week (read previous post here)
 
Some of my favorite people got my ring! Look!
 
 
Adrienne Bailon FOX’s “The Real” (Co-Host)
Alysia Reiner Lionsgate / Netflix’s “Orange is the new Black”
Amanda Bertoncini Bravo’s “Princesses Long Island”
Annaleigh Ashford Broadway’s “Kinky Boots” (Tony Nominee)
Anya Ayoung-Chee Lifetime’s “Project Runway” (Winner Season 9)
Big Ang VH1's Mobwives
Carissa Rosario Maxim Model
Carla Facciolo VH1's Mobwives
Coco Austin “Think Like a Man Too”, Model
David Alan Basche TV Land's "The Exes" (Stuart Gardner)
Dr. Rosetta Garries Renowned NYC Cosmetic / Plastic Surgeon
Emma Kenney Showtime's "Shameless"
Glamo Celebrity Stylist
Hofit Golan FashionTV
Ice-T NBC’s “Law and Order SVU”, “Once upon a time in Brooklyn”
Jack Noseworthy “Killing Kennedy” (Bobby Kennedy)
Jay Manuel CW’s “America’s Next Top Model” (producer), “Canada’s Next Top Model",
and Style Network’s “Style her Famous”
Jeannie Mai Style Network’s “How Do I Look?”, Fashionista
June Ambrose Celebrity Stylist
Katie Findlay CW's "The Carrie Diaries"
Laura Burk Gelles Laura G Productions, Inc.(President/Exec Prod),
The Idea Factory (Exec Producer)
Marcus Stewart Bravo’s “Dukes of Melrose”
Matt Letscher ABC’s "Scandal", CW’s “The Carrrie Diaries”
Miss J Alexander America's Next Top Model, Runway Extraordinaire
Nancy Pearson Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing New York City", Interior Designer
Nole Marin CW’s “America’s Next Top Model” (Guest Judge / Judge/Stylist);
“Fashion News Live”
Patricia Field Fashion Designer
Phillip Bloch Fashion Designer
Po Johnson VH1’s “LaLa’s Full Court Life”
Raquel VH1's "Miami Monkey"
Richard Brooks BET’s “Being Mary Jane”, NBC’s “Law and Order”
Ryan Serhant Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing: New York City”
Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola MTV’s “Jersey Shore”
Siggy Flicker TV personality, Author
Sonja Morgan Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York"
Toni Trucks CBS’s “Hostages”
Top Notch PRESS as well that include:
BBC Capital
Beauty News NYC
British Vogue
CBS Radio
Examiner
Fashion Daily Magazine
Fashion TV
Financial Times
Fuse TV
Hamptons.com
Hollywood Life
Huffington Post
In Touch
LA Splash
Life & Style
Lucire
Lucky Magazine
Maxim Magazine
Modern Salon Magazine
News USA
Newsday
Niche Media
Ny Social Diary
NYFW For Yahoo!
OK! Magazine

If you'd like to score one of my rings, enter HERE and win not just a ring
from Vitrine, but a fully-loaded Swag Bag by The Artisan Group as gifted
to all the celebrities!

 
 
 
 


 
 

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

New York Fashion Week 2013

I am so excited that New York Fashion Week is almost here! My Gemstone Cocktail Rings will be included in all of the Swag Bags gifted to the celebrities attending GBK Luxury Gift Lounge at New York Fashion Week (Sept 6-7, 2013) as part of The Artisan Group.
 
For this event, I wanted to create something that was bold and unusual. I mean, that's what New York and NYFW is all about! So I set each Jasper Gemstone nugget in a gold setting. These gemstones range from vibrant fuchsia, violet and hot pinks to more muted taupe and royal purple tones. They are visually stunning!
Just some of the Gemstone Cocktail rings being gifted!

 
I love creating a gifting 'experience' for anyone that received my handmade jewelry. So I completely personalized it with a handwritten note, tied to each ring and completed the box with ribbon, my business card and included it in my signature color gift bag!
 
 


Each ring had a handwritten note tied with ribbon and included in its box with my card.
 
 
If you'd like to have your own cocktail ring by Vitrine, you can purchase it here!

Vitrine's jewelry will be included with other talented artisans from The Artisan Group.

 
Each celebrity will receive all these gifts in their Swag Bag. Mine's the pink!

You can see them all in this digital version of the booklet that will be in each Swag Bag too!








 

Friday, July 5, 2013

Stephanie Drapeau Tweets!

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I gifted a pair of my Smoky Quartz Vermeil Gold earrings to Hollywood Actress Stephanie Drapeau. A few days ago she received my earrings, along with a whole bunch of goodies from The Artisan Group. Because there must have been atleast 50 items in the bag, she had quite a number to go through before she got to mine.

Stephanie tweeted each giftee a personal thank you message along with a picture. And my heart literally skipped a beat when I saw she tweeted me!



I'm feeling a little star-struck! I do hope that she wears these on the red carpet sometime soon :)

Meanwhile YOU can own a pair of these gorgeous earrings too.





 

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Vitrine Jewelry gifted to Actress Stephanie Drapeau

A couple of weeks ago, I was given an opportunity (through The Artisan Group)to gift a piece of jewelry from my shop to stunning Hollywood actress Stephanie Drapeau.



Stephanie said she likes earthy colors paired with gold, and immediately I knew what I wanted to gift her: a pair of 24K Vermeil Gold Smoky quartz earrings. When I designed these earrings I imagined an actress wearing them at a red- carpet affair! I think these are perfect for Stephanie. The earrings have amazing movement, sparkle and glamour. I hope Stephanie likes them and wears them sometime soon!
 

All prettily packaged just for Stephanie!

If YOU would like to own a pair, you can purchase them HERE.


 

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Vitrine va à Cannes, France!






Oui, c'est ça! It's so exciting!

Vitrine, as part of The Artisan Group will be included in an exclusive invitation-only GBK Cannes Film Festival Gift Lounge gifting opportunity to the Celebrities attending the Cannes Film Festival 2013 in France.

You don't have to be a celebrity to enjoy my jewelry! You can get in on the excitement too! Just this weekend (May 16-20), visit my Etsy Shop and get 20% off! Use couponcode CANNES at checkout on any piece of jewelry!

SHOP here: http://www.vitrine.etsy.com


[Sale ends midnight PST May 20, 2013. Open worldwide]

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Hollywood Celebrity Gifting - Mother's Day 2013

 
 
 
 
 



What do all these celebrities have in common?

 

Well, in honor of Mother's Day, (May 12), Vitrine will be participating in The Artisan Group's artisan gift bags for some of Hollywood’s most talked about celebrity mothers and moms-to-be. These are the celebs who will receive a gift bag with my business cards inside: Megan Fox, Snooki, Jennifer Nettles, Giuliana Rancic, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Vanessa Lachey, Anna Faris, Claire Danes, Fergie, Jessica Simpson, Shakira, Holly Madison, Hillary Scott, Busy Philipps, Jenna Dewan, Kristen Bell, Gisele Bündchen, Kim Kardashian, Kristin Cavallari, Evan Rachel Wood, Sara Rue, Lisa Ling, Malin Ackerman, Maya Rudolph, and Penélope Cruz.
 
 
 
 

All these amazing products are being gifted to each celebrity!

 
 
So excited and thrilled to be part of this amazing opportunity!

 
 
 

Monday, April 8, 2013

2013 Earth Day Artisan giveaway






Spring is such an exciting time of year with plenty of reasons to celebrate. Here at Vitrine we like to celebrate the change of the season, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and of course Earth Day. Earth Day is a great occasion to focus on the health of our planet.

Earth Day is an annual day on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day is observed on April 22 each year. The April 22 date was designated as International Mother Earth Day by a consensus resolution adopted by the United Nations in 2009. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 192 countries every year. You can learn more about Earth day on the wiki page (where this info came from) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day .
 
This year Vitrine is celebrating Earth Day by participating in an eco-friendly giveaway hosted by SariBlue® and 9 other artisans. We hope you enjoy learning a little bit about these amazing women- owned and -run small shops and enter the giveaway for a chance to win some truly beautiful items.! Vitrine's Hammered Mixed Metal Earrings is up for grabs! The Rafflecopter has all the info on how to enter and we all appreciate your support. Please feel free to share this with your friends!
 
Read more...

[Scroll on the forward arrow to see all 11 items up for grabs!]





a Rafflecopter giveaway

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b7290c1/



 

Friday, March 29, 2013

Cobalt or go home!





Cobalt Bezel earrings, Limited Edition- Vitrine.etsy.com | Tunic, Luna- pinkmascara.com | Clutch - Matthew Williamson | Cleo shoe- solesociety.com | Leather bracelet, Gorjana- charmandchain.com

Cobalt is in! I'm so glad that it has made a big splash this year. You often see little daubs of it during Fall/Winter and it's sprinkled on the fashion runways. But this year it is full on OUT! It is one of those rare colors, that although it's a bright, bold jewel tone, it suits everybody. Even if you're pale. And let's face it, winter has been pretty bad!

I've featured my cobalt bezel earrings in gold along with some favorites.

Are you wearing cobalt, or any other jewel tone this spring?